Category: Food

Recipe of the Week: Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients3 red bell peppers, sliced lengthwise1 tablespoon olive oil1 onion, finely chopped1 tablespoon minced garlic1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained and juice reserved1 cup chicken broth3/4 cup quinoa1/2 carrot, grated1 (14 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained1 (6 ounce)...

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Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry Annual Holiday Food Drive, Nov. 1-24

One in 10 individuals from northern Illinois, including one in eight children, is facing hunger this year due to the ongoing economic fallout from COVID-19. Neighbors in our communities are struggling to put food on the table, many facing this difficult reality for the first time in their lives. That...

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Volunteers collect 1,705 pounds of produce for Loaves and Fishes Community Services

A group of 32 volunteers recently walked through the Ron Ory Community Garden Plots to glean any leftover vegetables following the close of the 2021 gardening season. The volunteers collected 1,705 pounds of produce which was donated to Loaves and Fishes Community Services. Additionally, over the Summer, donations including the...

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Deadline Oct. 29 for Thank You Veterans luncheon

A Thank You Veterans luncheon will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, at the Fox Valley Park District’s Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Avenue in Aurora. The public is invited. Deadline to register online at wherefunbegins.org is Friday, Oct. 29. The event will open...

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Aurora Knights of Columbus Council 14929 dinner October 27

Aurora Knights of Columbus Council 14929 will hold a benefit spaghetti dinner fundraiser Wednesday, Oct. 27, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Luigi’s Pizza, 732 Prairie Street in Aurora. The public is invited. Parking is free. Patrons may dine in or take carryouts. The menu includes spaghetti with meatballs,...

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Recipe of the Week: Smokey Chipotle Meatloaf

Ingredients2 eggs1/3 cup and two tablespoons hickoryflavored barbeque sauce2 cloves garlic, minced, or to taste2 chipotle chilies in adobo sauce, minced,or to taste2 teaspoons adobo sauce1 teaspoon kosher salt1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon celery salt1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 onion, chopped1/2 cup dry oatmeal2 pounds lean...

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Kelly Rhodes seeks food justice, Just Food Initiative of the Fox Valley

Kelly Rhodes of Aurora is the newest devotee of food justice to join the leadership team of The Just Food Initiative of the Fox Valley. Rhodes comes with more than two decades of experience in the corporate travel industry. Working for a Fortune 100 company, she planned events on a...

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Loaves & Fishes ready to open new food distribution hub

Loaves & Fishes Community Services invites the public to join them for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of their new food distribution hub. The festivities will take place beginning at 3 p.m.. Wednesday, Oct. 27, at 580 Exchange Court in Aurora. Loaves & Fishes will be opening its...

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American Legion Riders Baked Potato Lunch Oct. 30

The American Legion Riders Post #181 from Sandwich is sponsoring a Baked Potato Lunch Saturday, Oct. 30 at the Sandwich VFW, 713 S. Main Street. Serving times are from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for dine in/carry out. Donations are $8 for a baked potato topped with your favorite toppings...

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Recipe of the Week: Penne Arrabiata

Ingredients1/2 cup olive oil6 cloves garlic, sliced1 teaspoon red pepper flakes1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with garlic and olive oil1/2 cup tomato sauce1 bunch fresh basil, chopped1 (12 ounce) package dried penne pasta2 eggs2 cups bread crumbs1 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper1 pound...

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Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry’s mobile pantry drive-thru in Crest Hill Oct. 16

Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry’s mobile pantry will be host to a drive-thru giveaway Saturday, Oct. 16, from 10 a.m. to noon at White Oak Library parking lot in Crest Hill. The public is invited. Identification is not required. Rebecca Dunnigan, Interfaith community outreach and program director, said mobile pantry...

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Recipe of the Week: Spanish Rice Bake

Ingredients1 pound lean ground beef1/2 cup finely chopped onion1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper1 (14.5 ounce) can canned tomatoes1 cup water3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice1/2 cup chile sauce1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 pinch ground black pepper1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro Directions1....

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Recipe of the Week: Hungarian Mushroom Soup

Ingredients4 tablespoons unsalted butter2 cups chopped onions1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced2 teaspoons dried dill weed1 tablespoon paprika1 tablespoon soy sauce2 cups chicken broth1 cup milk3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon saltground black pepper to taste2 teaspoons lemon juice1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped1/2 cup sour cream Directions1. Melt the butter in...

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Kaneville Methodist beef supper October 9

Kaneville United Methodist Church, 46 Main Street in Kaneville, will hold a drive-thru beef supper from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9. The public is invited. Please enter off of Harter Road. The menu will include roast beef with corn, coleslaw, cranberry relish, mashed potatoes and gravy and...

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Bears-Packers Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora fundraiser

Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street in North Aurora, will be host to a Diabetes Football Fundraiser for Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora, the club that fights diabetes. The drive-through event will be held from 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 17, during the Chicago Bears-Green Bay Packers game. The public is invited....

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Salute: Young black agri-preneurs

The Just Food Initiative of the Fox Valley celebrated three individuals September 25 who completed the capstone project in “The Young Black Agri-preneurs of Kane County” program. Xzavier Hill, Demetrius Hill and Jordan Jones each grew a garden at home and produced their own food over the Summer. The gardening...

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Girl Scouts sales will begin October 4

Girl Scout entrepreneurs will begin in-person sales and offer gourmet nuts, candies, and magazines to Girl Scout supporters through the Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois’ Fall Products Program starting Monday, Oct. 4. The delicious 2021 lineup includes fan favorites such as Mint Treasures and introduces new products such as Caramel...

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Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora fundraiser Oct. 17

Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street in North Aurora, will be host to a “Diabetes Football Fundraiser” for Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora, the Club that fights diabetes. The drive-through event will be held from 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 17, during the Chicago Bears-Green Bay Packers game. The public is invited....

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Recipe of the Week: Sweet Potato and Coconut Soup

Ingredients1 1/2 pounds orange-fleshed sweet potatoes1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 onion, chopped1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, thinly sliced1 tablespoon red curry paste (or to taste)1 (15 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk3 cups chicken broth3 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice1 teaspoon sea salt1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro...

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Recipe of the Week: Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce

Ingredients2/3 cup milk1/3 cup dried bread crumbs4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts5 tablespoons butter1 cup chicken broth1 3/4 cups heavy whipping cream1 (4 ounce) jar sliced pimento peppers, drained3 cloves of garlic, minced1 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 cup chopped fresh basil1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper Directions1. Place milk and bread crumbs...

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